America's Workers
Our national workforce keeps our country running and provides invaluable services we often take for granted. Nobody should have to work multiple jobs or extraordinary hours to provide for their family, save for retirement or feel financially secure. As an electrician by trade, I know the best social program in the world is a job and I believe every worker must have an opportunity to succeed, which starts with fair pay. Women have made great strides in history, but it’s time they receive equal pay for equal work and the opportunity to maintain a work and family balance. We need to ensure working families have fair wages, safe working conditions, and a voice in the workplace.
More on America's Workers
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Joining Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, for the speech was Robert Martinez Jr., the president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, a union representing thousands of workers employed by federal contractors that lost pay or were forced to use leave or vacation time during the 35-day shutdown.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross released the following statement:
"Many working men and women voted for candidate Trump because they believed his promise to rebuild our infrastructure, create jobs and raise wages. But President Trump is failing to deliver on his promises to the middle class, and he's only doing things to make the rich richer, divide Americans and make our country less secure. This is worse than all talk and no action. Trump is all talk and bad actions.
The Hill. By Rep. Donald Norcross and Robert Martinez, Jr.
...our federal government is able to function because of the millions of Americans who work side-by-side with federal employees, performing jobs that are vital to the government and to the country. From the FAA to NASA, contractors fulfill critical services that keep Americans safe and secure. Why, then, are we only providing lost wages for federal employees but not employees of contractors?
The Hill. By Reps. Donald Norcross and Robert Martinez Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) led House and Senate Democrats in introducing a proposal to invest more than $100 billion in America's public schools. The Rebuild America's Schools Act would fund $70 billion in grants and $30 billion in bonds to help address critical physical and digital infrastructure needs in schools across the country.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) introduced the bipartisan Fairness for Federal Contractors Act to provide lost wages up to $1,400 per week to federal contractors who were impacted by the partial government shutdown that recently ended. The Act is co-sponsored by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) and supported by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the AFL-CIO.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – the only member of New Jersey's congressional delegation who serves on the House Committee on Education and Labor – was today selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions (HELP) and the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment.
The HELP Subcommittee deals with all matters regarding the relationships between employers and employees, including the jurisdiction oversight of the National Labor Relations Board, pensions and employment-related benefits.
SNJ Today.
...Congressman Donald Norcross had the chance to speak to South Jersey business leaders today.
...Norcross says it's time for both parties to work together to help better the lives of people they serve.
..."Our job is to make sure that there are good jobs that pay well for any American that needs one, that they have educational opportunities, and most importantly that we keep our country safe and our neighborhoods," says Norcross.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Chris Smith (NJ-04), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced legislation (H.R. 748) to repeal a 40% excise tax on certain employer sponsored health insurance plans known as the "Cadillac Tax."
Press of Atlantic City. By Lauren Carroll
...In response to the month-long federal government shutdown which has furloughed more than 800,000 workers across the nation, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO held a rally Monday.
...Rep. Donald Norcross also took to the stage and apologized to the federal workers.
"Your government has failed you," he said.